posted on September 16, 2001 06:02:22 PM new TRIBUTE TO THE VALIANT RESCUE DOGGIES – OF THE RESCUE AND CADAVER SERVICE!
I realize in this week of horror, little thought as been given to our intelligent, devoted beyond caring for their own lives & safety, Rescue Canines who have, and are searching “Ground Zero,” and the Pentagon Crash Site, to try to find any possible human survivors.
Searching, with cut paws; continuing to work although their noses and throats congested by the dust and dirt of these sites. Just yesterday, a flight of mercy got through to New York City with boots for the feet of these wonderful dogs.
I am sure all of you know, that 2 of the Canine Police Corp. were killed as they rushed to help with the Rescue the first day, and the building fell on them.
We should remember our unwavering 4 legged friends, who do so much for humanity, and ask so very little.
posted on September 16, 2001 07:08:11 PM new
Some one just wrote a reply to this post on the ebay Board, and I was so pleased to read about this company being a part of the supplying boots for these precious doggies.
She said:
"Oh thank you for posting this! The catalog store I buy my horse and dog supplies from (Jeffers) was one of the ones responsible for collecting the money to send the dog boots, vetwrap and medications to the rescue dogs. I made a donation to this cause as I felt they might be instrumental in finding someone alive in the rubble, or being able to find a body so the family can have closure. It's good to hear a report that my donation did some good!!"
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I was thrilled to know, as I too use Jeffers. Odd running into someone on this board who uses the same vet supply, and most likely don't live anywhere near me!
posted on September 16, 2001 07:16:24 PM newI am sure all of you know, that 2 of the Canine Police Corp. were killed as they rushed to help with the Rescue the first day, and the building fell on them.
On Dateline tonight they interviewed one of the officers who arrived on the scene early, with his canine partner (yellow lab, his name escapes me at the moment). Don't know how or why they separated, but the dog perished when the first tower collapsed. Just incredibly sad.
posted on September 16, 2001 10:39:36 PM new
Thanks for the information on the Lab, what sweet dogs they are.
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09/16/2001
A sad addition to the first post; I just heard that another Canine Hero just died at "Ground Zero," tonight. This was a Coast Guard "Fur Baby," who dropped dead on the site from heat exhaustion! He worked devotedly, with no thought for his own life, till he just dropped. There must be a place in heaven for these devoted, precious "Fur Babies."
posted on September 17, 2001 06:04:09 AM new
Search dogs in the Oklahoma City bombing apparently became depressed when they could not find any survivors and some quit working.
posted on September 17, 2001 10:43:05 AM newTHESE WERE THE RESPONSES TO THIS THREAD, WHILE IT EXISTED ON THE EBAY BOARD, ABOUT 4 HOURS.
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paintpower
posted on September 16, 2001 06:21:14 PM
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Oh thank you for posting this! The catalog store I buy my horse and dog supplies from (Jeffers) was one of the ones responsible for collecting the money to send the dog boots, vetwrap and medications to the rescue dogs. I made a donation to this cause as I felt they might be instrumental in finding someone alive in the rubble, or being able to find a body so the family can have closure. It's good to hear a report that my donation did some good!!
Insightwatcher
posted on September 16, 2001 07:02:33 PM edit
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PaintPower:
I use Jeffers also! My breeder in N. AL, also uses Jeffers, Jeffers is fantastic! Locally, and on the web, they have the absolute BEST PRICES! I am so glad to hear that they were part of the group who got the boots up to those precious 4 legged heros!
I am sure if those pups could speak English, (I say that because I do think they have a form of communication, and understand much of what we say), but if they could speak English, I am sure they would send you and Jeffers a BIG THANK YOU!
Rescue, Service, Companion, and Lead Dogs, are truly the unrecognized, silent service heros!
Sue
thekismeme
posted on September 16, 2001 07:09:03 PM
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A policeman pulled from the rubble after 5 hours was on Dateline tonight........you could feel his grief for his partner as he called him ~ a trained yellow lab ~ left in his kennel in the basement of the WTC. I cried with him as I petted my yellow lab.
ThriftStoreQueen
posted on September 16, 2001 07:36:22 PM
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I am buying a puppy from the breeder of one of the search & rescue dogs used at WTC.
WONDERFUL dogs! Thanks for posting this!
Empires
posted on September 16, 2001 07:44:35 PM
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Thanks for taking notice of our K9 friends! They deserve every bit of honor allowed them! Hard workers and loyal too. Great post.
Insightwatcher
posted on September 16, 2001 10:32:30 PM new edit
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09/16/2001
A sad addition to the above; I just heard that another Canine Hero just died at "Ground Zero," tonight. This was a Coast Guard "Fur Baby," who dropped dead on the site from heat exhaustion! He worked devotedly, with no thought for his own life, till he just dropped. There must be a place in heaven for these devoted, precious "Fur Babies."
posted on September 17, 2001 12:12:54 PM new
Just got this off the Jeffers website. Looks like the goal was accomplished! Great!
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Your kind hearts have helped us raise $47,000 to use for supplies and donations to the Search and Response teams involved in the New York recovery effort. FEMA has reported to us that at this time, no additional supplies or donations are needed for this cause.
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I hope if they have anything left they will donate it to the ASPCA for helping the pets of lost and missing persons and evacuated persons.
Good news!